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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,824.53, 8,737.40 and 2,127.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,824.53, 8,737.40 and 2,127.08 is: 3,190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,824.53 : 8,737.40 = 2,127.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,824.53/8,737.40 = 2,127.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,824.53x = 8,737.40 × 2,127.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,824.53x = 18,585,175.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,585,175.95/5,824.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.85

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